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family bonding, celebration MaryJane Nordgren family bonding, celebration MaryJane Nordgren

white elephant laughter

comment from Eileen gives author hope

grandma watches from the corner

of the couch the generations

choosing, stealing, re-choosing

white elephant gifts, laughing

as the lucky numbers first drawn

get to choose again among

the extras wrapped for guests

who did not come

being in the midst of such love and joy

is worth all the years of struggle

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celebration, gratitude MaryJane Nordgren celebration, gratitude MaryJane Nordgren

how do i answer?

a grateful poem by mjNordgren

 blue-purple larkspur and asters surround a vibrant sunflower

and yellow, gold and auburn roses, lilies and daisy wanna-be’s

bouquets in clear glass and handmade cream-white and blue pottery vases

preen beside the drawstring bag of earl gray tea

my heart sings with their proof of ‘i love you, mom’

my tears of undeserved joy

                                    mjNordgren  9/11/2022  N

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wedding, celebration MaryJane Nordgren wedding, celebration MaryJane Nordgren

grateful

laughter and love in a beautiful wedding

pictures from their wedding

enclosed in a thank you card

when it is i who was given

the privilege of being part

of their joy in celebrating

the hope, love and devotion

i, too, have cherished

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Poems, celebration MaryJane Nordgren Poems, celebration MaryJane Nordgren

grandma of great fortune

An original poem by MaryJane Nordgren

woman of courage completing her master’s

young women of solid accomplishment finding their feet and quiet strength

these are my granddaughters

 

fun musician graduating high school

caring college student working from and for home

brilliant young rebel honored by university for fighting for justice

firstborn of my grandsons taking on love and life with compassion and joy

these seven of my great fortune

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